Virginia Beach appoints Emily Archer as economic-development director
City Manager Patrick Duhaney appointed Emily Archer to lead Virginia Beach’s economic-development department as planning continues for major growth areas.
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Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Virginia Tech begins work on Blacksburg residence halls planned for 1,200 beds
Virginia Tech lists construction beginning in summer 2026 on new Blacksburg residence halls totaling 1,200 beds, as the university prepares to renovate existing housing.
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Chesapeake puts data-center applications on hold for up to eight months
Chesapeake City Council approved a temporary hold on data-center permit and zoning applications while officials develop local rules for future proposals.
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Keysville maintains voluntary water restrictions after July notice
Keysville’s voluntary water restrictions, announced July 16, remain in effect as of Aug. 7 unless rescinded. The town notice does not provide detailed use limits or an end date.
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Stafford’s New Hartwood High School Set to Open in August
Stafford County Public Schools says Hartwood High School, also known as High School 6, is slated to open in August 2026 with capacity for up to 2,150 students.
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Highland Springs Elementary sets staggered opening for 2026-27 as Henrico prepares rebuild design
Highland Springs Elementary students will begin the 2026-27 school year on different dates, while Henrico planning documents identify the same school year as the expected start of design work for rebuilding the school.
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Norfolk Council to Consider 1% School Construction Tax Referendum
Norfolk City Council is scheduled to consider putting a 1% retail-sales-tax referendum before voters to fund school construction and renovations.
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Pittsylvania County lists Aug. 18 supervisors meeting after Aug. 4 planning date
Pittsylvania County’s 2026 schedules list an Aug. 4 Planning Commission meeting and an Aug. 18 Board of Supervisors work session and 7 p.m. meeting at 39 Bank Street in Chatham.
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Campbell County sets 2026 early-voting site and schedule in Rustburg
Campbell County designated its Rustburg offices for 2026 in-person early voting, with weekday hours from June 19 through Aug. 1.
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Louisa sheriff investigates July 4 drowning death in Bumpass area
The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unresponsive person found in a swimming pool at a Bumpass-area residence on the morning of July 4, 2026.
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Hallwood election covered mayor and six council seats; certified results not yet available
Hallwood’s Aug. 4, 2026 dual primary included one mayoral contest and all six Town Council seats, but the approved records do not include certified vote totals or winner names.
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Front Royal pauses new data-center applications while town rewrites its rules
Front Royal has imposed a temporary 90-day pause on new data-center applications while the Planning Commission develops possible zoning language for Town Council review.
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Charlottesville officials discuss school construction as November funding referendum takes shape
Charlottesville officials met August 3 to discuss school construction as voters prepare to consider a proposed 1% local sales-tax increase on November 3.
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Virginia reports preliminary $936 million general-fund surplus for fiscal 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced a preliminary $936 million surplus above Virginia’s fiscal 2026 general-fund forecast. No Spencer-specific allocation has been identified.
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Buchanan County’s former state police property near Vansant remains restricted to government use
A 2007 Virginia act authorized Buchanan County to receive the former Virginia State Police Area Office property near Vansant for $1, with conditions requiring continued government or law-enforcement use.
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Upperville Colt & Horse Show records major 2026 competition results and honors
The 173rd Upperville Colt & Horse Show concluded June 7 after headline wins by Daniel Bluman, McLain Ward and Amanda Steege, followed by a June 8 Wall of Honor ceremony report.
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Drakes Branch voters were set to choose six Town Council members in Virginia’s August primary
An official Virginia election document listed six Drakes Branch Town Council seats for the Aug. 4, 2026, called primary election.
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King William County announces new Planning Department staff
King William County posted a July 16 announcement about new staff in its Planning Department, but the available notice does not identify the employees or their duties.
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Alexandria Advances First Phase of Old Town North Power Plant Project
Alexandria City Council approved the first phase of a $135 million plan for the former Old Town North power plant site, moving design toward a 2030 target.
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Newport News backs $450M downtown housing and mixed-use proposal
Newport News City Council backed a proposed $450 million housing and mixed-use project on Huntington Avenue, while related planning hearings approach.
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Virginia’s August primary concentrates the November House fight in four GOP-held districts
Virginia’s Aug. 4, 2026 primary set three major Democratic-Republican House matchups and confirmed Beth Macy as the Democratic nominee in the 6th, while court rulings left the existing congressional map in place for November.